Film and Entertainment

Kean Miller is actively engaged in the film / entertainment, and digital media industry in Louisiana. We work closely with clients and industry professionals in a variety of services areas, including: production legal, economic development and tax incentives, tax credits, business and corporate matters, dispute resolution, and intellectual property. Our lawyers were instrumental in the drafting, modifications, and re-enactments of the Louisiana Motion Picture Incentive Act, and in the implementation of the Louisiana Digital Media Act.

Production Legal

Representation of various motion pictures, television series and commercial productions as local and production counsel

Structured numerous motion picture tax credit financing arrangements

Provide updates and analysis regarding the changes to the Louisiana film tax credit program

Representation of financial institutions in connection with production lending and tax credit financing

Representation of the state-of-the art water filming production facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana

Representation of various film and television production studios in the state of Louisiana, including the largest studio in the state located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lobbying and active involvement with the passage of legislation enacting the Louisiana Digital Media Act and subsequent revisions of the Act designed to encourage development in Louisiana of a strong capital base for the production of digital interactive media

Representation of various digital media and software development companies throughout the state of Louisiana

Business, Corporate, Contracts and Licensing

Negotiation of all relevant agreements for a large public university in its formation of a multimedia joint venture for providing "stock" footage for use in films and other media

Representation of a product manufacturer in connection with negotiations with Multi-Media Exposure, a broker/agent for the Home Shopping Network and QVC

Representation of a music and music technology provider in the review of contracts regarding sponsorship of and products placement on a Fox Network television program

Representation of a book author in a movie rights marketing agreement

Representation of a major electronics manufacturer in contract negotiations and disputes with its celebrity spokespersons

Negotiation of licenses with a musical artist and a music publisher regarding use of music for a television program

Negotiation of joint development and license agreements for a company that provides multimedia training

Representation of authors in obtaining copyright protection for audiovisual, audio and literary works, including CDs and DVDs

Representation of a major advertising company regarding patent rights related to electronic transmission of media product

Representation of a scaffolding and supplies contractor with a concentration in the movie industry

Representation of development stage e-learning company in connection with private equity financing

Assisted and advised clients with regard to the licensing of copyrighted musical works

We serve the corporate, regulatory, and litigation needs of local, regional, and national clients. From offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houston, Shreveport, Lake Charles, The Woodlands, and Lafayette, our lawyers assist clients in a variety of matters in state and federal courts, before regional administrative and regulatory agencies, and in business and corporate transactions of all sizes. We regularly represent clients in legal matters in Louisiana and Texas, specifically Baton Rouge, Greater New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Cameron, Lafayette, The Woodlands, Alexandria, Monroe, Bossier City, Ruston, New Iberia, Houma, Thibodaux, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, St. Francisville, Bogalusa, Abbeville, St. Gabriel, and Sulphur.